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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.20, 287.82 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.20, 287.82 and 127.88 is: 191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.20 : 287.82 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.20/287.82 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.20x = 287.82 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.20x = 36,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,806.42/192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.50

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